I recently started a 21-Day Fix Challenge Group. Let me tell you... it has been amazing!!! I have been working out for 30 minutes a day, doing the DVD workouts that come with the 21-Day Fix Program. I love them because they are done in 1-minute intervals, there are modifications for all different fitness levels, and EVERYONE who sticks with it WILL see results. No matter if you have 100+ pounds to lose, or don't want to lose any weight, but just want to tone up your body.
There is an eating plan with the 21-Day Fix Program, as well. It comes with these color-coded containers, with each color being associated with a different food group (green = veggies, purple = fruit, etc.). Depending on your weight, you get a certain number of each container per day. Follow it, and you'll see results! I am on Day 18 now, of my 21 days, so I'll post after my first round is over with my results!
Anyway, so I've been trying new, healthy recipes since being on the 21-Day Fix. This is one of them. Spicy shrimp salad. This was my lunch one day. It was so delicious!! I made a big batch of shrimp to use for shrimp tacos the following day, and got another salad out of it, as well. I didn't measure anything, just did everything to taste when I baked the shrimp.
Spicy Shrimp Salad
Raw shrimp
Chili powder
Black pepper
Cumin
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Lettuce
Vegetable salad toppings (onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
Corn
Salad dressing of choice (vinegar & 1 tsp oil is delicious)
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with as much chili powder, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper as you would like. I probably used about a Tablespoon each of chili powder, black pepper and cumin, and then just a pinch of cayenne. I also used a full bag of thawed raw shrimp with the tails removed. Arrange the seasoned shrimp on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, flipping at the 10-minute mark.
Meanwhile, make your salad. I was only making one individual salad, so I used 1 cup of lettuce (1 Green container) and 1/2 cup of assorted vegetables (1/2 Green container)... I just used what I had on hand at the time (onions, cucumbers, celery). I then added 1/2 cup corn (1 Yellow container).
Once the shrimp was done, I filled a Red container (3/4 cup) with shrimp... it ended up being 6 shrimp for me. I tossed that on top of the salad. It is so flavorful, it honestly doesn't even need dressing. You can use a dressing of choice, or just a teaspoon of olive oil with vinegar to taste.
Its a super simple, delicious and healthy lunch! I also had a cup of fruit on the side and a big glass of water with mine.
Fix: 1 1/2 Green, 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 Spoon
If you're interested in hearing more about the 21 Day Fix, leave me a comment below!
